Honeyed and spiced brandy. Traditionally mixed in equal parts proportions but I prefer slightly drier with a touch more brandy than Bénédictine. The...
I want to try the BBC, but then I read is a variation of the B&B so in order to do it right here I am. I did it 2:1 thanx lord, since is still very sweet to my taste. Full herbal orchestra, all in my senses. At the end certain honey flavor. I like it, strange not really my taste, is like very very adult flavor and I am only 56 yo, prefer younger flavors :D.
This is damn tasty for such an easy cocktail. I’m using Hennessy VS. First sip thought it was pretty good. Read the recipe again and realized I forgot the garnish. A bit of lemon freshness really takes it to another level. For me it’s up there with the old fashioned.
Following Charl's advice, made this 2 to 1. It was perfect. Still a bit sweet for my tastes, but not noticeably. Sweetness does lessen as the cocktail has a chance to breathe and the block of ice melt a bit. Loved it as an after-dinner or night cap.
This is the *perfect* digestif. Good brandy and Bénédictine. I make mine with 2 measures of brandy to one of Bénédictine, and I garnish with maraschino cherries. My favourite of all after-dinner drinks.
Variations include Canadian whisky (but not American bourbon or rye) instead of brandy.